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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after 27 performances in the kahiko and ‘auana competitions.
Hālau hula perform modern style dances at the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Twenty-seven hālaus took the stage Friday for Hula Kahiko as part of the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival.
Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a juvenile was attacked with a bat in Ewa Beach Saturday evening.
Lawmakers had until 6:30 p.m. Friday to forward final drafts to the full legislature.
Maui police need help identifying two men accused of two armed robberies.
As hālau prepare for Saturday’s Hula ‘Auana, a legendary kumu hula and his hālau prepares for his last run.
A local non-profit animal sanctuary in Windward Oahu is facing tough financial times and is struggling to stay afloat.
A Kauai visitor was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters of Hanalei Beach Park.
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
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House and Senate negotiators have tentatively agreed to House Bill 1231, which aims to expand the state’s speed enforcement camera program.
House Bill 302 cracks down on hemp products that provide cannabis illegally through unlicensed CBD stores and allows doctors to authorize marijuana for a wide variety of health concerns.
The Maui Marathon will return to the west side of the Valley Isle this weekend for the first time since the 2023 fires.
In a motion filed Thursday, Lehua Kalua’s attorney argued that her client never received a hearing prior to being denied bail.
Pearl City juniors Chloe Obuhanych and Serah Yogi are stellar students with state championships in wrestling, judo and air riflery, and are looking to add to their already stacked trophy case.
Hawaii’s constitution prohibits nuclear power reactors, but with the state’s goal of reaching 100-percent renewable energy by 2045, lawmakers are poised to have the state take another look.
Lawmakers could not agree on a final version of the bill, but will ask state to create a tourism and gaming working group.
State and county officials conducted a homeless sweep of Hawaii’s most iconic landmark Friday morning.
A 42-year-old woman said she was involved in a domestic dispute, that a man tried to kill her, and she strangled him and he was dead, police said.
During this Merrie Monarch Festival journey, Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima is gearing up for its 50th anniversary next January under kumu hula Māpuana de Silva.
Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala on Kauaʻi was named this year’s Miss Aloha Hula.
The first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium saw contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chant).
First Alert Forecast: Light winds, hazy skies and spotty showers expected to persist through the weekend
The bill still allows current legally registered firearms.
With the State Legislature wrapping up in one week, tourism is front and center.
Hundreds of items are in the pipeline for agreement by the Friday evening deadline for bills that use and raise state money.
An elderly hiker died while on the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Thursday.
A Miss Aloha Hula contestant from Maui will be dancing about her life story.
Tetairoa McMillan was the eighth pick in the NFL Draft and one of the highest selections for a player of Hawaiian decent.
Volunteers will visit detainees at the Federal Detention Center to discuss potential defense.
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter based in Honolulu offloaded Thursday nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego following a string of busts.
The Aiea restaurant was first opened in 1947 by brothers Richard and Henry Chagami and is registered as a historic building.
A Maul doctor accused of trying to kill his wife by pushing her off an Oahu trail is requesting bail.
The Sheraton Hawaii Bowl will celebrate its 22nd edition this year and will be played at the University of Hawaii’s Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.
Kauai could still see isolated pockets of heavy rain, but the flood threat has decreased.
Scattered showers are likely over Kauai today, while the rest of the state gets mostly dry conditions.
Prosecutors said the measure ‘closes a gap in the system.’
Their upcoming Merrie Monarch appearance will also be the last for legendary kumu hula, composer and entertainer Robert Cazimero.
In Hawaiian culture, Pele is the goddess of volcanoes, fire, and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands.
HNN interviewed emergency services across Honolulu County to see how they’ve prepared to handle a telecommunication outage.
Figure skater and author Kristi Yamaguchi visited Puuhale Elementary as a part of her Always Dream nonprofit.
The Big West Men’s volleyball championship begins this weekend in the islands. Ahead of the tournament, the Conference put out their yearly honors.
The story of two German teens detained earlier this month at Honolulu’s airport continues to make international headlines.
More than 150 local artisans and crafters are showcasing their creations at the Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is asking neighborhood boards for input on which parks should formally allow leashed dogs.
As the National Football League Draft begins this week, Hawaii native Tetairoa McMillan enters as one of the most electrifying prospects.
Isaiah McCoy was already serving 10 years at Saguaro Correctional Center for a state robbery case, but he is now facing life in federal prison.
Tim Lorge, 16, hopes to someday complete the “Oceans Seven” challenge, which involves crossing seven of the world’s most famous channels.
Residents in one Kauai community are raising concerns once again about a river that overflowed one year ago.
A flood watch remains posted for Kauai and Niihau through Wednesday afternoon.
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